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Hello Dramatics! It’s your favorite Drama Queen with some Asian dramas that have gotten a remake over the years. Some of these dramas are very unique as they have been remade more than one time. We know that remakes can be hit or miss at times right? Have you ever thought about why that is so? The usual reason is we tend to set our expectations too high because the original drama is too precious, too good, and too original. But is this always true? Sometimes the remake can surprise us in a positive way and we might even enjoy the same drama, but from another prospective. In case you missed part one of my Asian Drama Remakes click here. Without further adieu, here is some Asian Drama Remakes that might really excite you and are worth watching!

That Winter, The Wind Blows

Ai Nante Irane Yo, Natsu

Country: Japan

Genre: Drama

Episodes: 10

Aired: Jul 12, 2002 – Sep 13, 2002

Network: TBS

Which of these Asian Drama remakes were your favorite? Have you seen any of these series? Leave a comment down below and lets discuss! Remember to be on the look out for part two of this series! Happy New Year Dramatics! Remember To Keep Calm And Drama On! Happy Drama Watching!

Hello Dramatics! It’s your favorite Drama Queen with some Asian dramas that have gotten a remake over the years. Some of these dramas are very unique as they have been remade more than one time. We know that remakes can be hit or miss at times right? Have you ever thought about why that is so? The usual reason is we tend to set our expectations too high because the original drama is too precious, too good, and too original. But is this always true? Sometimes the remake can surprise us in a positive way and we might even enjoy the same drama, but from another prospective. Without further adieu, here is some Asian Drama Remakes that might really excite you and are worth watching!

Itazura Na Kiss

It Started With A Kiss

Country: Taiwan

Episodes: 20

Aired: Sept 25, 2005

Network: CTV

Synopsis: Yuan Xiang Qin is not the brightest girl, but she’s in love with genius classmate Jiang Zhi Shu. Zhi Shu, none too interested in his admirer, flips her confession into a public humiliation, and as if things couldn’t get worse, her home gets consumed by an earthquake. Aid comes in the form of an old family friend, Uncle Li, who invites her and her father to stay in his home. There’s just one thing: he’s Zhi Shu’s father! Sharing the same home proves to be difficult, as the snobbish Zhi Shu is forced to tutor Xiang Qin, while she struggles to improve her studies and win his heart. You can study chemistry, but can you coax a reaction between two people? Watch It Started With A Kiss here

Mars

Mars – Tada, Kimi Wo Ashiteru

Country: Japan

Genre: Romance, School

Episodes: 10

Aired: Jan 24, 2016 – Mar 27, 2006

Network: NTV

Which of these Asian Drama remakes were your favorite? Have you seen any of these series? Leave a comment down below and lets discuss! Remember to be on the look out for part two of this series! Happy New Year Dramatics! Remember To Keep Calm And Drama On! Happy Drama Watching!

Hello Dramatics! It’s your favorite Drama Queen with some Japanese dramas that were a hit in 2017. As this year comes to an end, I wanted to share some of these titles that you may have missed earlier this year. No matter what genre peaks your interest, this list has something for everyone. Without further adieu, lets take a look at some Japanese Dramas of 2017 that were fan favorites!

Crisis

Synopsis: Inami and Tamaru work at the Public Security Mobile Investigation Unit Special Investigation Teaam. This is a team made up of specialists with different expertise. Inami tackles criminals with showy maneuvers, while Tamaru corners criminals with cool calculation. Together the team tackles terrorists, new religious cults, military spies, secret narcotics organisations, and complicit politicians.

Quartet

Synopsis: In this drama, four people’s paths cross one winter by chance. Two women and two men in their thirties all whose dreams have gone sadly unfulfilled. Instead of swelling toward the peak of their lives, their lives all seem to be headed gently downhill. Despite being total strangers, they decide to share a house together in the wooded resort area in Karuizawa.

Reverse

Synopsis: Unremarkable office worker, Fukase Kazuhisa leads a boring life. The only place he can relax is the Clover Coffee Shop. Here he meets Ochi Mihoko and they begin to date. Just as he begins to grow accustomed to a more enjoyable life, something occurs that drives a wedge between the lovers.

I’m Your Destiny

Synopsis: Masaki Makoto and Kogetsu Haruko are both twenty-nine years old and single. Since they were children, they have passed each other at various places like on the beach and shrines. Yet, the two are not aware of each other at all. One day, a man appears in front of Makoto and introduces himself as God. He tells Makoto about his destined soulmate.

Beautiful Bones: Sakurakos Investigation

Synopsis: When Shoutarou Tatewaki first meets Sakurako Kujo, he knows his life will never be the same. Initially believing her to be responsible for a disappearance in the neighborhood, he later learns of her true talent, analyzing bone specimens. This drama is based on the novel “Sakurako-san No Ashimoto Ni Wa Shitai Ga Umatteiru” written by Shiori Ota.

What was your favorite Japanese Drama of 2017? Have you seen any of these series? Leave a comment down below and lets discuss! Happy Holidays Dramatics! Remember To Keep Calm And Drama On! Happy Drama Watching!

Greetings Dramatics! It’s your favorite Drama Queen back again with some web dramas that you may have missed and are worth watching. In case you are new to K-Dramas, a web drama is a drama that is viewed on the internet, hence the name web drama. Usually these dramas are have a few episodes with the watch time being anywhere between 8-15 minutes per episode. These dramas oftentimes cast K-Pop idols which highlights their acting skills. Web dramas are great if you are in between dramas, waiting for a new drama to start, or if you want to watch something quick. Some viewers don’t enjoy web dramas as much because the plot can often feel rushed, and the drama really doesn’t give the characters and story a chance to develop fully because of the length. Web dramas are not that popular so I wanted to highlight a few that I think deserve a watch. Without further adieu, here are some of the Web Dramas That Are Worth Watching!

Babysitter

Synopsis: This drama is about an attractive babysitter, who graduated from a prestigious university, begins to work as a babysitter for three children from a wealthy couple. The attractive babysitter then begins to change. Watch Babysitter here

Beautiology 101

Synopsis: Welcome to K Beauty School a world famous university that specializes in all things related to skincare and makeup. The students here learn about the art, science and technology, history and marketing of beauty.

Bong Soon – A Cyborg In Love

Synopsis: Bong Soon is a cyborg woman, who has been programmed to shut down as soon as she feels an emotion, love. This romance depicts a touching love story between a genus computer programmer and a cyborg. Watch Bong Soon – A Cyborg In Love here

Cat Chef

Synopsis: This is the story of a Korean cuisine chef, Yeo Moon Joon who runs a restaurant in Vietnam. This drama introduces various recipes that are as sweet as the romantic love story of the young and talented chef and his beautiful lady customer. Watch Cat Chef here

Choco Bank

Synopsis: This story is about a college graduate who is entering the workforce for the first time. He has to deal with the concerns many in their twenty’s struggle with when they start working for the very first time. Watch Choco Bank here or here

Devil’s Diary

Synopsis: This story is about a lady who works a normal job at an office who suddenly starts seeing glimpses of a man in suits smirking at her. It is discovered that this is no ordinary man at all, he is a devil who appears before her to offer her three wishes.

Dramaworld

Synopsis: This story is about a college student obsessed with K-Dramas. She is constantly glued to the screen watching her favorite K-Drama actor. Thanks to magic, she gets sucked into the world of her favorite K-Drama where she comes face to face with her favorite actor. Watch Dramaworld here or here

7 First Kisses

Synopsis: This story is about a receptionist working at Lotte Duty Free. She has never had a boyfriend, so on her birthday she wishes for one. She helps a woman who wants to repay her by granting her wish of having a boyfriend. The woman introduces her to seven different handsome men.

Magic Cell Phone

Synopsis: This drama revolves around the romance between an ordinary guy and a girl group member. The young man is a salesman at a makeup store and his first love is a famous idol. When she comes to his store for a fan meet, he is reunited with the woman he loves and never forgotten. Watch Magic Cell Phone here

Matching! Boys Archery

Synopsis: This story is about a girl who wants to become a successful webtoon artist but is stumped for good material. When she stumbles upon the Boys Archery Club she is mesmerized by all the cute boys in the club. She joins the club as the team manager to find inspiration for her work only to become entangled with two of its members. Watch Matching! Boys Archery here

What is your favorite Korean Web Drama? Have you seen any of these series? Leave a comment down below and lets discuss! Happy Holidays Dramatics! Remember To Keep Calm And Drama On! Happy Drama Watching!

Hello Dramatics! It’s your favorite Drama Queen here with some Christmas themed K-Dramas to watch this holiday season. This is the perfect time to snuggle up with a cup of hot chocolate and binge watch some K-Drama favorites. The following K-Dramas are sure to warm your heart and get you in the Christmas mood. Without further adieu here are some K-Dramas that are perfect for Christmas.

Winter Sonata

Synopsis: This drama tells the story of three people that are bounded together because of the destiny of their first love. Destiny has made these three people meet, separate, and become entrapped by their family they had long forgotten about. The chained relationship intertwining among these people will slowly unfold in a mysterious way. Watch Winter Sonata here

Tree Of Heaven

Synopsis: This coming of age love story is about two teens who become step siblings overnight. The cute and kind hearted heroine played by Park Shin Hye slowly melts away the lonilness and iciness in her stepbrothers heart as they fall in love.

The Snow Queen

Synopsis: This story is about the restorative power of love. The main characters have problems that they must deal with. The hero lost his sense of self from regret and guilt, and the heroine is cold as ice because of a terminal illness. When the two meet their love for each other heals all the pain.

Will It Snow For Christmas

Synopsis: Old fashioned, melodramatic, K-Drama storytelling at it’s best! This title is a bit misleading as it has nothing to do with with Christmas, but more of an symbolic question of weather love with many obstacles will blossom in the end. It’s a rebirth for the characters who are yearning to escape their sadness as winter is approaching.

White Christmas

Synopsis: This intense and tightly written drama is about a group of students locked in at a school during Christmas break and they have to solve the mysterious deaths happening under their nose to find the real culprit. Watch White Christmas here

That Winter, Wind Blows

Synopsis: In this drama the main character is a swindler who pretends to be the long lost brother of the blind and rich heroine in hopes of repaying his debts with her fortune. Underneath her cold attitude, he discovers her vulnerable and lonely sides that made him fall for her. Watch That Winter, Wind Blows here or here

What is your favorite winter themed K-Drama? Have you seen any of these series? Leave a comment down below and lets discuss! Happy Holidays Dramatics! Remember To Keep Calm And Drama On! Happy Drama Watching!

Greetings Dramatics! It’s your favorite Drama Queen back again with some web dramas that have been fan favorites in 2017. In case you are new to K-Dramas, a web drama is a drama that is viewed on the internet, hence the name web drama. Usually these dramas are have a few episodes with the watch time being anywhere between 8-15 minutes per episode. These dramas oftentimes cast K-Pop idols which highlights their acting skills. Web dramas are great if you are in between dramas, waiting for a new drama to start, or if you want to watch something quick. Some viewers don’t enjoy web dramas as much because the plot can often feel rushed, and the drama really doesn’t give the characters and story a chance to develop fully because of the length. Web dramas are not that popular so I wanted to highlight a few that I think deserve a watch. Without further adieu, here are some of the Best Web Dramas Of 2017!

Somehow 18

Synopsis: A surgeon travels back in time to the place whee he was bullied and his love tragically took her own life. He can save her, but first he must face the monsters who took her away. Watch Somehow 18 Here

Queen Of The Ring

Synopsis: Nan Hee is smart and succeeds well in everything, but she feels she does not look as pretty as others. One day, she receives a ring which holds a family secret and uses it to get close to her crush.

Wednesday 3:30 PM

Synopsis: This story is about a girl who was dumped by her boyfriend and tires to win him back by making him jealous. She manipulates her social media to create a fake “Lovestagram” (love + Instagram) with her childhood friend. Watch Wednesday 3:30 PM here

Between Friendship And Love

Synopsis: This story is about a couple in an office dating relationship. The various sides of office dating which include heart throbbing moments before the relationship blooms. Unfortunately difficulties arise within the relationship.

Vivid Romance

Synopsis: A dorky looking guy, who has been failing an exam eight times in four years, applies for a highly paid part time job which is titled “Experiment Full Of Life” and he becomes a super hero and all the ladies fall for him.

Hello Dramatics! It’s your favorite Drama Queen here with some exciting new Chinese Dramas to look forward to in 2018. If you have been following me for sometime now, you know that I really enjoy watching Chinese dramas. Chinese dramas are known for their beautiful cinematography, amazing storytelling, and great acting. Chinese dramas have been gaining quite a bit of popularity lately and drama watchers have taken notice and made their voices heard. Many of the Asian drama streaming sites have increased their library of Chinese dramas in the past few years. With that being said, here is a list of Chinese dramas to keep an eye out for in 2018!

Siege In Fog

Synopsis: Yi Lankai, a flirtatious playboy from a wealthy family, falls in love at first sight with a pretty maiden named Qin Sang. He tries every way possible to force her hand in marriage, but she has a crush on another man.

Martial Universe

Synopsis: This story is about a child from a small village who isn’t favored by his family. By chance, Lin Dong obtains a mysterious artifact that is coveted by many clans in the marital world. Because of this artifact, Lin Dong is approached by many people of different clans and is forcibly involved in various events of the martial universe.

Win The World

Synopsis: The story of the Qing Dynasty widow who was named the most successful and richest entrepreneur of the time, Widow Qing. Her ancestors became rich for digging “elixir”. She was even once rewarded by Emperor Qin Shi Huang.

The Rise Of Phoenixes

Synopsis: This story is about an illegitimate daughter of a kingdom who is later framed far a crime and evicted, which leads her to cross dressing into a famous academy and she shines with her keen intelligence.

Negotiator

Synopsis: Xiaofei, a charming yet rebellious son of an old money Chinese family in New York, falls in love with Wei. Wei is a beautiful and independent professional negotiator from a middle class family in Shanghai.

See You Again

Synopsis: Shi Jian faints due to turbulence on a plane. One she regains consciousness, she realises that she has returned to her university days, ten years prior. Shi Jian takes the chance to change a few things for the better and one of them is to meet her future husband ahead of time.

Legend Of Fu Yao

Synopsis: Meng Fu is a woman born from a divine lotus petal. She journeys through the five continents towards the heavens in search of a secret order and to reveal a conspiracy originating from the heavens. In the process, she falls in love with the crown prince Zhangsun Wuji.

Only Side By Side With You

Synopsis: Nan Qiao is a career woman who catches her fiancee having an affair. She breaks up with him, but also loses an important business partner as a result. Desperate for another solution, she meets potential investors at a bar where she butts heads with the bar owner Shi Yue. She seems to be someone who can relate to his past, so he purposely gets close to her to fin out more, ultimately falling for her in the process.

The Way We Were

Synopsis: This story revolves around the second generation rich and powerful and their experiences studying abroad. There are complicated relationships and a secret that drives a wedge between the main couple leaving them with a difficult choice.

Liehuo Ruge

Synopsis: The story of Ruge and Zhang Feng whose lives are interchanged after they are switched at birth. They meet and fall in love but their relationship takes a tragic turn due to the machinations of a man hell bent on revenge.

My Story For You

Synopsis: The story revolves around a young man who becomes a bestselling author and a romance that spans seventeen years. A love story that unfolded for sixteen years already between Tang Jian Shao and his wife.

Hello Dramatics! It’s your favorite Drama Queen back once again with a list of More Asian movies to watch for the month of December 2017. This list is very special because the movies on this list are the ones Dramatics recommended that I watch. Dramatics from all over the world participated in this poll via Twitter recently. With that being said, some of these titles have been out for some time and others have been released in 2017. What I like about this list is that it is very diverse with movie recommendations from South Korea, Japan, and China to name a few. I would like to thank the readers of KDramaParadise for their recommendations. In case you missed my part one of Asiam Movies To Watch In December 2017, click here for more recommendations. Without further adieu, here are your recommendations for More Asian Movies To Watch in December 2017!

Wukong

Synopsis: This story is set 500 years before the Monkey King wreaks havoc in the heavenly kingdom. It tells the stories of Wukong who is unwilling to bow down to his own destiny so he sets out to rebel against the gods. This movie is based on the popular internet novel Wukong Biography written by Jin Hezai.

Senior

Synopsis: A student who can smell ghosts works together with a dead senior classmate to investigate a murder from fifty years ago.

Have you seen any of these movies? What did you like about them? Are there any other movies you would recommend? Leave a comment down below and lets discuss! For other movies check out my previous article here. Remember To Keep Calm And Drama On! Happy Drama Watching!

Hello Dramatics! It’s your favorite Drama Queen back once again with a list of Asian movies to watch for the month of December 2017. This list is very special because the movies on this list are the ones Dramatics recommended that I watch. Dramatics from all over the world participated in this poll via Twitter recently. With that being said, some of these titles have been out for some time and others have been released in 2017. What I like about this list is that it is very diverse with movie recommendations from South Korea, Japan, and China to name a few. I would like to thank the readers of KDramaParadise for their recommendations. Without further adieu, here are your recommendations for Asian Movies To Watch in 2017!

Synopsis: Two police academy students who only have their majors and books to trust, witness a kidnapping and try it down. The two police cadets try to save the young woman’s life before it’s too late.

Synopsis: This romantic comedy is about the relationship between Zhang Xiao and Xia Xil Ling. The shortest taekwondo master female Xia Xil Ling, and the tall and very handsome basketball player, Zhang Xiao. Whenever they meet they always fight but end up falling in love with each other.

Synopsis: Fifteen-year-old country girl Suzume Yosano has to move to Tokyo to live with her uncle due to her father’s transfer. She bumps into a mysterious man who ends up taking her to her uncle’s place after she gets lost. Suzume will be seeing him a lot more often once she starts school because the mysterious man happens to be her homeroom teacher.

Synopsis: Gouda Takeo is a big guy with a big heart. Unfortunately, the girls are not interested in him and only want his good looking best friend, Sunakawa. Accepting the fact, Takeo is content wit his single life. One day, after saving a girl named Yamato from being harassed, he unexpectedly turns his life around.

Have you seen any of these movies? What did you like about them? Are there any other movies you would recommend? Leave a comment down below and lets discuss! Remember To Keep Calm And Drama On! Happy Drama Watching!

Synopsis: This drama is about a woman who has lived her life with a positive attitude. She has a spirit of devotion and obedience. A man refuses interests of other people and developing relationships. The woman and man meet as secretary and boss.

Weather you like Crime, Romance, Historical, or a Tear-Jerker, there is something for everyone to watch and enjoy in the up coming month. Which dramas are you looking forward to watching in December? Are there any dramas that were not mentioned that you are looking forward to watching? Leave a comment below and lets discuss! Remember to Keep Calm And Drama On! Happy Drama Watching!